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cobalt 60

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Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˌbɔlt ˈsɪksti/

cobalt 60

Definition

A radioactive form of the metal cobalt, which is used as a source of radiation to treat cancer.

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Cesamet

yeast infection

external radiation therapy

erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

embolization

pharmacogenetics

precancerous dermatosis

vatalanib

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Tarvacin

CBP/p300 bromodomain inhibitor AUR-107

datopotamab deruxtecan

enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drug

anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody HLX22

yttrium Y 90 resin microspheres

PAP/PSA-expressing arenaviral vectors HB-302/HB-301

darinaparsin

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surveillance

genotype

NGS

first-degree relative

polygenic risk score

ART

missense variant

hereditary predisposition

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